Swain County · stream · order 4 river · ~83 cfs typical
Alarka Creek
1 stocking on record · NCWRC
Alarka Creek is a stream in Swain County, North Carolina, stocked with Trout — most recently on May 15, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from NCWRC; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Fog
82°
60°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
87°
63°
5 mph
1%
Sat
Rain
81°
66°
5 mph
49%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 15 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Stevenson Branch0.9 mi
- Nantahala River1.1 mistocked Jun 15, 2026
- Stiles Branch1.7 mi
- Flat Branch2.9 mi
- Forney Creek2.9 mi
- Goldmine Branch3.0 mi
- Tuckasegee River2.9 mistocked May 15, 2026
- Watia Creek3.3 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NC regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Alarka Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Alarka Creek?+
Alarka Creek is stocked with Trout in Swain County, North Carolina, most recently on May 15, 2026 by NCWRC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Alarka Creek?+
Yes — North Carolina requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Alarka Creek?+
Alarka Creek is a stream in Swain County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NCWRC · updated May 15, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.